Ed Parson's Old Ball in Cage Rattle Whimsy preacher box may be that old--it is

may be that old--it is the real stunner of this pair (though both are lovely)

I assume due to the fact that it was not imported but rather purchased there

Very good vintage condition

Such great little bright eyed

Ed Parson's Old Ball in Cage Rattle Whimsy preacher box may be that old--it isThere was a label taped onto the top of this whimsy rattle, which I found in Maine, identifying it as having been caved by Ed Parsons of Stonington who I am pretty certain I have identified as Edward L. Parsons, born in in Rockport, MA in 1879 and buried in Stonington, Maine in 1948. I think it likely thathe carved it for a child or grandchild, and must say it's a pretty satisfying rattle to wave around! A nicely carved one too, with lovely long,